as in patron
a person who takes the responsibility for some other person or thing
you'll need a sponsor to recommend you in order to get into the exclusive country club
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Recent Examples of sponsor
Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2025
McGarvey has sponsored legislation alongside U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, a Republican and fellow Kentuckian, and New Jersey Democratic U.S. Sen. Cory Booker that would federally ban no-knock warrants like the one used in the raid at Taylor's residence.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 17 July 2025
Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
In addition to current sponsors, Henkes added that the new $250,000 grant included in the budget would allow the network to focus on fundraising for the first few months of the 2025-26 fiscal year without having to worry about coming up with funds to cover operational costs.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
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Noun
The 2025 edition is sponsored by Kilter Films (Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan), Pageboy Productions (Elliot Page) and Paper Kite Productions (Amy Poehler).
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2025
McGarvey has sponsored legislation alongside U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, a Republican and fellow Kentuckian, and New Jersey Democratic U.S. Sen. Cory Booker that would federally ban no-knock warrants like the one used in the raid at Taylor's residence.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 17 July 2025
Verb
Kiko Milano, Technogym and Salesforce also figure as sponsors of the event.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
In addition to current sponsors, Henkes added that the new $250,000 grant included in the budget would allow the network to focus on fundraising for the first few months of the 2025-26 fiscal year without having to worry about coming up with funds to cover operational costs.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sponsor
Noun
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The film weaves together multiple storylines of jaded staff, eccentric patrons, and an unhinged manager navigating their final shift.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Queen Camilla has been a patron of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home since 2017 and has a close personal connection with the organization.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Chinese intelligence officers regularly serve as the primary point of contact for CSSA members, according to a 2018 congressional report, and chapters are often funded and directed by Chinese consulates.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
24 July 2025
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The Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, which pays benefits to retirees and their families, is fully funded only until 2033.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
Noun
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The President’s supporters have expressed anger and frustration over how the Administration has handled the case in the wake of the move.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
14 July 2025
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Ryan was the sole supporter of his family at the time of his death, per the fundraising page.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
13 July 2025
Verb
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The new law also does away with Grad PLUS loans, which help people finance higher education degrees.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
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That model, McCarty said, could serve as a blueprint to help finance a ballpark.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Advocacy groups argue the NPS is not a drag on the federal taxpayer but is instead a benefactor.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Chief among his benefactors was American wax sculptor and undercover spy, Patience Wright who lived and worked in London.—
Time,
Time,
9 July 2025
Verb
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The same advantages underwrote the rise of the biggest dinosaurs as well as more recent giants like the sloths and mastodons.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 July 2025
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Goldman is wading back into the market for SPACs and is open to underwriting new deals for SPAC companies, Bloomberg reported on June 17.—
Luisa Beltran,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Phoenix Solutions was set up to help Tennessee legislators through mailer campaigns.—
Craig Shoup,
The Tennessean,
23 July 2025
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The fines were set up by the city as a compromise with neighborhood groups that have complained that building wraps are a blight on downtown.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week kicks off Monday, giving food lovers in the Queen City the chance to patronize their favorite local restaurants or try something completely new – and hopefully delicious.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Some even receive pushback and patronizing messages from professionals.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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“Sponsor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sponsor. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.
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